BMW 501 (1952) Specifications, Review and Tests

Body type
Notchback
Doors
4
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel (RWD)
Gearbox type
Manual gearbox
Engine type
Internal combustion engine (Otto)
Power (KW / HP)
47 / 65
Displacement (ccm)
1971
Fuel type
Super

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GENERAL BMW 501 (1952)
Brand BMW
Range 501/502/3200
Generation 1. Generation
Model series 553200 Sedan/Saloon (1952 - 1964)
Engine version 501
Car body type Notchback
Number of seats 5
Number of doors 4
Engine type Internal combustion engine (Otto)
Gearbox type Manual gearbox
Drivetrain type Rear-wheel (RWD)
Model launch date 11.1952
Model end date 08.1954
PERFORMANCE BMW 501 (1952)
Maximum power (kW) 47
Maximum power (HP) 65
Acceleration (s) 22,8
Top speed (km/h) 135
FUEL ECONOMY / CONSUMPTION BMW 501 (1952)
Fuel type Super
Gas / fuel tank size 70,0 l
EMISSIONS
Emission category without CAT
ENGINE BMW 501 (1952)
Torque 130
Number of gears 4
Installation position / engine type Front engine / Series
Number of cylinders 6
Fuel injection type Carburettor
Number of valves 2
Engine size / displacement (ccm) 1971
Power / torque 47 kW (65 HP) / 130 Nm
Power (KW) 47
Power (HP) 65
Engine size / displacement (ccm) 1971 ccm
Maximum power at rpm. 4400 RPM
Maximum torque at rpm. 2000 RPM
TRANSMISSION BMW 501 (1952)
Drivetrain type Rear-wheel (RWD)
Gearbox type Manual gearbox
Number of gears 4
DIMENSIONS AND CAPACITY BMW 501 (1952)
Length (mm) 4730
Width (mm) 1780
Height (mm) 1530
Wheelbase (mm) 2835
Turning circle (m) 11,8 m
WEIGHTS
Curb (kerb) weight (kg) 1340
Gross weight (kg) 1725
Payload weight / capacity (kg) 385
BODY AND CHASSIS BMW 501 (1952)
Body type Notchback
Number of doors 4
Number of seats (normal) 5
SUSPENSIONS
Front suspension Torsion bar
Rear suspension Torsion bar
BRAKES
Front brake Disc
Rear brake Drum
TIRES
Tire (tyre) size 6.00-16C
EQUIPMENT BMW 501 (1952)
INTERIOR
Radio Optional (extra charge)
Leather interior Series (included)
EXTERIOR
Fog lights Optional (extra charge)
WARRANTY BMW 501 (1952)
Car warranty None
Paint warranty None

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